Middlesbrough

  1. Jonny Howson, wearing the captain's armband, in one of his last games for Middlesbrough

  2. Hayden Hackney pointing with his right hand in the direction of an unseen Middlesbrough player in a match

  4. 🎧 Will Boro be ready for the start of the season?

    'There are still very big gaps in this squad'

    "From watching the pre-season games, I think we'd all agree that there are still very big gaps in this squad."

    BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury is joined by Northern Echo writer Scott Wilson as they discuss what Middlesbrough have left to do in the summer transfer window and why it is a tricky one to navigate.

    Listen to the full analysis and more on BBC Sounds.

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  5. Gossip: Ipswich waiting on Hackney to seal move

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    Ipswich Town have struck a deal with Middlesbrough for 23-year-old midfielder Hayden Hackney worth up to £20m but now await an agreement from the England Under-21 international to complete the move. (EFL Analysis)

    Wrexham are prepared to make a £7m bid for Wales forward Nathan Broadhead but his current club Ipswich are not looking to sell the 27-year-old this summer. (Sky Sports)

    Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.

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  6. Abdoulaye Kante challenges for the ball during a match

  9. Alfie Jones wearing his back Hull City training top

  11. 'Another Howson is hard to find' - Maddison

    Jonny Howson leaves Boro after eight years

    Former Middlesbrough midfielder Neil Maddison said that Jonny Howson will be "a big miss" after his departure from the club.

    The defensive midfielder was not given a new deal after the conclusion of his contract last season, bringing an end to his eight-year tenure with the club.

    "When Jonny was in the side, you felt more comfortable. When you were going through a bad run and he comes into the side, it all disappears. You seem to be a better side," Maddison told BBC Radio Tees.

    "Those players are hard to find.

    "I think he'll be sorely missed, certainly in terms of galvanising the team when they need to try and get that win or try to get back into the game. He was a perfect fit for the team."

    As far as whether age was catching up to the veteran, Maddison added: "Even at the ripe old age of 37, I still think he can perform and he can fill in positions as well. Those players are important.

    "I still felt he had a little bit to offer."

    Listen to the full analysis of Jonny Howson's departure and more on BBC Sounds.

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  14. Jonny Howson

  15. Hackney is 'fully committed' to Boro - Edwards

    Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says midfielder Hayden Hackney is "fully committed" to the club despite being linked with a number of Premier League teams.

    The 23-year-old England Under-21 international featured in Boro's 3-3 pre-season draw at Mansfield Town on Saturday.

    "As far as I know and I'm aware at the moment, he's here and that's why he's out playing on the pitch," Edwards told BBC Radio Tees.

    "He's fully committed, he loves this football club."

    Another player who featured during the match was defender Darragh Lenihan, making his return to competitive football after almost two years out.

    The Republic of Ireland international, capped four times by his country, has not featured since September 2023 after undergoing ankle surgery and Edwards is handling the 31-year-old's comeback with caution.

    "He's getting there so we will keep building up the minutes," Edwards added.

    "He's in a position where we are still always looking at what he's doing and trying to manage it but he wants to do everything.

    "It's important we try to make some good decisions to try to keep him out there. It'll be a huge plus for us having a fit Darragh Lenihan."

    Listen to the full interview with Rob Edwards and more on BBC Sounds.

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  18. Neil Maddison lists his top five Boro games

    Neil Maddison: My top five Boro games

    "There's been some really unbelievably good games that I've watched, that I've played in for Middlesbrough."

    Want to know what Neil Maddison's top five favourite Boro games are? The former Middlesbrough midfielder is recounting his top performances from the side with BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury.

    Do yours make the list?

    Listen to the full ranking and more on BBC Sounds.

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  20. Gossip: Brewster exiting Blades, bound for Boro?

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    English striker Rhian Brewster, 25, is unlikely to re-sign for Sheffield United amid interest from Middlesbrough and recently promoted Premier League side Burnley. (EFL Analysis)

    Boro and the Clarets are also both being linked with a potential move for NEC Nijmegen winger Sontje Hansen, 23, but may face additional competition for the Dutchman from Wrexham. (Teesside Live)

    Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Friday's gossip column here.

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  22. 🎧 Where do Boro need to strengthen?

    "Some areas need bolstering, others areas are in desperate need of new first choice players."

    The Northern Echo's Dom Shaw joins BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury to discuss the amount of work Middlesbrough need to do to their squad during the summer transfer window.

    Listen via BBC Sounds here.

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